PATIENT TRANSPORTER (PART TIME)

Compass Group•HUNTERSVILLE, NC

104d•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring immediately for part time PATIENT TRANSPORTER positions. This role is responsible for the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients, medical equipment and patient-related items to their destinations within the hospital. Crothall Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, focuses on providing specialized, high-quality, innovative support services exclusively to the healthcare industry. We aim to create a true sense of belonging and empower our team members to transform healthcare experiences.

Requirements

Prior customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Properly and safely transports patients, secures IVs, drainage tubes, etc., and secures patient.
Uses wheelchairs and other approved rolling stock to transport patients.
Demonstrates competency in transporting all specific age groups.
Ensures the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients to their destination using the proper requested equipment.
Communicates effectively with nursing personnel, clinicians, technicians or reception and dispatch.
Ensures the comfort of the patient by being attentive. Offers blankets, checks modesty and only engages in appropriate conversation involving patients. Never transports patients in severe pain.
Alerts nursing staff immediately to any signs of patient distress or equipment malfunction.
Maintains equipment and reports equipment needing repairs.
Complies with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state and JCAHO.
Adheres to facility confidentiality and patient’s rights policy as outlined in the facilities HIPPA policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.